John Blazer, 88, of Noblesville, died April 8, 2014 at his home. Born Jan. 1, 1926 in Parrottsville, Tenn., he was the son of Charles Blazer and Elizabeth (Smith) Blazer (later Queen).
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Silver Star and Purple Heart. After being honorably discharged, he re-entered the Army as a MSGT and served until 1955. Early in his post-military career, he worked at Rock Island Refinery in Indianapolis and as a police officer in Las Vegas. For more than 25 years, he was a heavy equipment operator as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, retiring in 1989.
After retirement, he became a sales associate for real estate agent Carter & Associates Century 21 in Noblesville. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7119 Lawrence and American Legion Post 01 Paris, France. He was also a member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting his many favorite restaurants and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his step-children, Scott (Sheila) Lowther and Katrina (Lowther) Blackwell and Ed Rush; daughter, Maurica Legg; son, Tim Vicknair; grandchildren, Christopher Lowther, Amanda Blackwell (Gary) Gleason, Vicki Gatewood (Jeff) Morgan, Kristi Gatewood (Brent) Sloderback, Aaron (Toni) Blackwell, India Mae Legg, Zoe Legg (Dele) Awodern and Maggie Vicknair; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne (Beaver) Blazer; and brother, John.
Visitation is 11 a.m. to noon April 15 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. A graveside service will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, with Lanny Smith officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.
